USMNT have named Tim Ream as their World Cup captain — does it matter? What do soccer captains do?

The US Men's National Team has named Tim Ream as their captain for the World Cup. The article explores the role and significance of a soccer captaincy, noting that naming a team captain carries less ceremonial and cultural weight in American sports compared to European and South American football traditions. The piece questions whether the captaincy designation has a meaningful practical impact on team performance or dynamics.